BABY SECRET
Chapter 31: The Woman in Principles
“Ehm! Very early in the morning, Neng?” there was a man on the doorstep of Sofia's open room.
The woman sitting behind the large table was aghast, looking up to find the source of the sound. His breathing was heavy, trying to break the smile even though his lips were stiff. He refocused on the document before him to match it on the computer screen.
“Hai, Sofia. How are you?” Tama approached to stand in front of Sofia.
“Alhamdulillah, fine, Mas. Oh yeah, sorry I forgot to mention. Nino left 20 minutes ago,” Sofia stared at the clock on her wrist.
Tama's face looked disappointed. He had hoped to approach Sofia through Nino. “Yaudah, maybe tomorrow-tomorrow times yes,” he said.
“Sorry, Mom. I'm really busy. Don't you have a job?” sofia asked to expel him. He even looked at the man for a glance. He usually appreciates his interlocutors.
“I happen to want a meeting near here. So I thought, ” said the man peeked at the woman's flat screen.
Sofia just nodded. From the look of his face alone it was obvious, that he was being undisturbed.
“Sofia, do you have a problem?” tanya Tama showed sympathy.
“Slightly. InshaAllah I can finish. I need concentration, Mom. So ask for help staying in this room first yes,” pinta Sofia begs.
“Sharing is it, there's something I can help you with,” bargain the man.
Sofia refused to respond. He stuck to his principles not to depend on others. Not because of pride, but rather keep yourself from the unexpected. Sofia also did not want to owe anyone anything. “Thank you, Mas,” murmured slowly.
Seeing Sofia's rejection, Tama also clucked resentfully in her heart. Sofia's heart was like a rock she had trouble breaking. “Alright, then I'll excuse ya.” The man simply passed by without waiting for an answer from Sofia. Because it's free.
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“Where, Sofia? Have you met the red thread yet?”
Yes, Widya is indeed kind to a dedicated person like Sofia. However, he does not tolerate fatal mistakes at all. Especially when the company falls.
“While trying, hopefully on time!” said Sofia taking a long breath.
“If indeed we are proven to lose in the trial, sorry, Sofia. Looks like your career should also stop here,” Widya said no kidding.
Sofia's movement stopped. His heart rate is increasing rapidly. A few seconds later, Sofia nodded with a faint smile. “Good. Whatever the decision is, I will stop. This is my performance for the last time, Widya. So, just calm down. I must be responsible,” Sofia said.
The statement made Widya flinch in disbelief. She thought Sofia would do anything to keep her career going. Turns wrong. Sofia actually wants to resign even though she later managed to win in the trial.
“Ta .. but, Sof...”.
“Thank you so much for everything Widya. But a belief that becomes a strong foundation in a relationship or work. If we have lost it, a little wind blows, then it will all collapse. You understand what I mean ‘kan? So, I will try my best to restore the good name of this company.” Sofia spoke quietly but quite pierced in Widya's heart.
Widya thought for a moment, she was sure it was just a bluff. Because Sofia still needs a job to support her son alone. “Good, we'll see later.”
Without saying goodbye, Widya breezed away. Worries about the breakdown of her company blinded her eyes to see the honesty in Sofia's eyes.
But then again, Sofia is a woman of principle. When he feels unappreciated, he will go looking for somewhere else that can appreciate him more. It is regrettable that his friendship had to be destroyed.
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Reza had just returned, but when he stopped at a red light, his eyes narrowed sharply when he saw two people he knew very well sitting in a restaurant not far from the office. It was clearly visible because they were sitting next to the wide transparent window.
He turned his motorcycle towards the restaurant. Keep wearing a mask while removing the helmet, entering the newly opened dining area. He sat not far away from the two very suspicious people in his eyes.
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